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Old Nov 17, 2022 | 11:16 AM
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Oil Filter Relocation. Easy off and on. Clean up is a breeze.
i think you found the best option, move it...doing the same thing and when i do that, i'm adding a secondary oil cooler as well
 
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Old Nov 17, 2022 | 11:51 AM
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I never seem to have trouble taking mine off……



 
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Oil Filter Relocation. Easy off and on. Clean up is a breeze.
I agree.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2022 | 03:46 PM
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HD's End Cap Oil Filter Wrench always worked for me.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2022 | 04:22 PM
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Strap wrench with long extension and ratchet
 
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KN filter with nut on end
 
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Old Nov 17, 2022 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by malfvnction
Oil Filter Relocation. Easy off and on. Clean up is a breeze.

have a link?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2022 | 07:16 PM
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Apparently the correct answer is no one has used it.
 
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Give it a shot and let us know

I think the correct answer is it ain't gonna work
 
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Give it a shot and let us know

I think the correct answer is it ain't gonna work
I don't think it will work for me either since I have big hands, but I was curious about it.

I have no trouble with the methods I use now.

The replies have given me some laughs, so thanks to all for that.
 
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